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If you regularly host meetings, deliver workshops, give presentations, or are involved in other professional gatherings, this workshop is for you. The content is not specific to WA, so anyone from across Australia is invited. An Acknowledgement of Country demonstrates respect for the traditional custodians of the land on which a meeting or event is being held. It recognises the continuing relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their Country. It is important to start meetings, events, and professional gatherings with an Acknowledgement, and delivering a thoughtful, personalised Acknowledgement is an opportunity to express your, and your organisations,...

An interactive Virtual Roadshow bringing a tailored approach of Cardiovascular Risk Reduction from the Heart Foundation in collaboration with WA Primary Health Alliance. This interactive, live virtual workshop will bring together a specialist presentation followed by breakout groups and completed with live audience panel Q & A with the following objectives: - Update primary care health professionals on the latest clinical risk assessment recommendations incorporating new evidence on risk factors, imaging and biomarkers . - Provide practical advice for the application of Heart Health Checks, including available resources for the general practice team. Participants will be encouraged to systematically embed Heart...

SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER 2023 | 4.30pm–6.30pm THE PUMPHOUSE RESTAURANT, LAKEVIEW DRIVE, KUNUNURRA Light refreshments available with limited drinks provided. Places are limited. RSVP is required. Registrations are essential, visit: ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/khpn151023n-kun/registration or scan the QR code (right) with your mobile phone.It’s been a while between events for the KHPN in Kununurra so please join us to re-connect and enjoy a social evening while the sun goes down. This event is FREE for members of the Kimberley Health Professionals Network – visit khpn.com.au/network to join as a member (membership is free). For more information, please email KHPN Regional Program Officer Sara Hennessy...

MONDAY 16 OCTOBER 2023 | 5.30pm–7.30pm KUNUNURRA COUNTRY CLUB RESORT, 47 COOLIBAH DRIVE, KUNUNURRA Dinner and limited drinks provided. Numbers are strictly limited and RSVP is required. Registrations are essential, visit: ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/khpn161023ekun/registration or scan the QR code (right) with your mobile phone. Join Dr James Marangou, cardiology consultant based at Royal Perth Hospital and Fiona Stanley Hospital over dinner for his presentation on rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. Q&A opportunities and networking throughout the evening

  Workshop details Join us for a wound care workshop presented by Jenny Prentice (PhD, RN, Stomal Therapy Nurse, Cert., Palliative Care, Dip Project Management, Journal Editor World Council Enterostomal Therapists (Australia)) who will demonstrate how to assess and manage chronic and acute wounds. Dr Jenny Prentice has over 40 years’ experience in nursing, stomal therapy and wound management in acute, community, private and aged care sectors in Australia and New Zealand. You will discuss dressing selection, compression therapy and bandaging. Case studies will be utilised for discussion and provide participants the opportunity to 'touch, feel and apply' many of the...